Kissi Agyebeng, Special Prosecutor of Ghana
Ms. Deborah Louisa Dodoo, former Chief Staff Officer in the Administration Division of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), is contesting her recent dismissal, describing it as unlawful and a violation of her right to due process.
Through her legal counsel at Lincoln Gray Ollennu & Co., Ms. Dodoo has formally requested the immediate withdrawal of her termination letter and reinstatement to her position.
The demand was contained in a letter dated July 9, 2025, and addressed to the Special Prosecutor, Mr. Kissi Agyebeng.
Her lawyers argue that the dismissal, executed on June 16, 2025, breached Regulation 2(2)(b) of the OSP Regulations (L.I. 2373), which requires that any officer facing dismissal must first be granted a hearing.
“We are under instruction to express our client’s utmost concern regarding the purported termination of her appointment… carried out in violation of her fundamental right to a hearing in accordance with law,” the letter, signed by lead counsel G.A. Gyamfi, stated.
The legal team emphasised that Ms. Dodoo’s appointment—effective September 25, 2023—followed a rigorous vetting and headhunting process.
They further cited a March 14, 2025, confirmation letter from the OSP, which stated that her appointment as Chief Staff Officer had been confirmed after satisfactory performance.
According to the lawyers, the confirmation proves there was no legitimate basis for the sudden dismissal.
“The confirmation of her appointment would not have been possible if she had not passed all the background checks and other verifying procedures required under L.I. 2373,” they noted.
In addition to contesting the legality of the dismissal, the lawyers warned that if the matter is not resolved within 14 days, they will pursue legal action.
“We humbly demand that you withdraw your letter under reference terminating her appointment and reinstate [her] to her position as Chief Staff Officer, Administration soonest,” the petition concluded.
